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Special Notes from the Library
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All Pitkin County buildings, including the Library, will close Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day, then close
Wednesday, November 25, at 3pm, for Thanksgiving, andreopen Saturday, November 28. |
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Sneak Peek into December! |
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What's Happening at the Library?
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Let's Chat in Spanish!
Tuesdays | 1:00pm-2:00pm Hotpick Meeting Room | Adults
Speakers of all levels are invited to practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed, friendly environment, led by a native Spanish language speaker. This program provides an opportunity to enhance language skills. |
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Sewing with Jennifer
Tuesday, November 3 | 4:00pm-6:00pm Library Lab | Adults
Whether you’re brand new to sewing or looking to sharpen your skills, this program offers a fun space to create and learn with guidance from Jennifer. Bring your own project or get inspired by a variety of projects provided. |
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Community Mahjong Club
Thursdays | 10:00am-12:00pm Hotpick Meeting Room | Adults
This patron-led club provides a relaxed space where experienced Mahjong players in our community can play, socialize, and enjoy the game together. |
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CMC Open Hours
Thursday, November 5 | 12:30pm-1:30pm Hotpick Meeting Room | Adults
An academic advisor from Colorado Mountain College (CMC) will be available to answer questions and provide resources for English as a Second Language (ESL) and the General Educational Development (GED). |
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Paint Like Bob Ross
Tuesday, November 10 | 4:00pm-6:00pm Dunaway Community Room | All Ages
Join us for an evening of painting! We will watch a Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting video and follow along. All brushes, paints, canvases, and required supplies are provided, along with snacks and tea. |
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Animals Taught Me Everything: A Conversation with Author Pam Houston & Mitzi Rapkin
Wednesday, November 11 | 6:30pm-7:30pm Dunaway Community Room | Adults
Join the Pitkin County Library in hosting author Pam Houston, who will discuss her new book, Animals Taught Me Everything, with Mitzi Rapkin, host of the podcast First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing. The event will feature a live recording of the podcast, time for audience questions, and a book signing and sale with Alpenglow Books & Gifts. |
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Lunch n' Learn
Wednesday, November 18 | 12:00pm-1:30pm Dunaway Community Room | Adults
This program offers assistance with technology support, such as a phone or tablet, as well as with navigating the internet, email, and social networks like Facebook. Lunch is provided - bring your questions and device. |
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Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, November 18 | 5:30pm-6:30pm Hotpick Meeting Room | Adults
Each session will focus on a specific topic, from building financial stability to retirement planning. Participants will gain insights that help them make informed financial decisions to achieve their personal and family goals. |
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PCL at Pitkin County Senior Services
Friday, November 20 | 12:00pm-2:00pm Pitkin County Senior Services | Adults 275 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, Colorado 81611
Library staff are available to provide personalized assistance for seniors seeking help with library materials, accounts, and digital resources. |
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| Books + Brews Wednesday,
November 4 5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Room
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| Nonfiction
Monday, November 9 5:30pm-6:30pm
Dunaway Community Room |
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| Fantasy Wednesday,
November 18 5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Room |
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| Train Dreams Thursday,
November 19
5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Room
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PCL at the Redstone Inn
Front Desk Staffed Daily | 8:00am-6:00pm 82 Redstone Castle Dr, Redstone, CO 81623
Through the historic Redstone Inn, patrons can place holds using the Library’s online catalog and select Redstone as their pickup location. Materials are securely managed through the Inn’s front desk staff during business hours, offering convenient local access to the full Pitkin County Library collection, as well as library materials available throughout Colorado.
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The Redstone Inn Library Book Room provides a welcoming space to browse the Library's honor collection, discover new titles, and connect with Library resources in a setting rooted in Redstone’s rich history.
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Redstone Sewing with Jen
Tuesday, November 10 | 4:30pm-6:30pm Redstone Inn
Whether you’re brand new to sewing or looking to sharpen your skills, this program offers a fun space to create and learn with guidance from Jennifer. Bring your own project or get inspired by a variety of projects provided. |
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Redstone Book Club
Monday, December 7 | 6:00pm-7:00pm Redstone Inn Book Room | Adults
The Redstone Book Club brings readers of the Crystal River Valley together for meaningful conversation and shared exploration of literature. The group meets bi-monthly in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity, connection, and lively discussion. |
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PCL at Snowmass Village Town Hall
Monday-Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm 130 Kearns Rd, Snowmass Village, CO, 81615
The Snowmass Village Town Hall Library Book Room offers a welcoming space to browse the Library’s honor collection, discover new titles, access Library resources, and use public computers and printing services. |
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PCL at Snowmass Recreation Center
Front Desk Staffed During Open Hours 2835 Brush Creek Rd, Snowmass Village, CO, 81615
Through the Recreation Center, patrons can place holds through the Library’s online catalog and select Snowmass Village as their pickup location. Materials are securely managed through the Rec Center’s outdoor dropbox and by front desk staff during open business hours, offering
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convenient local access to the full Pitkin County Library collection, as well as library materials available throughout Colorado.
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Storytime
Thursdays | 10:30am-11:00am Snowmass Village Firehouse (Station 45) Children
5275 Owl Creek Rd., Snowmass Village, CO, 81615
Join us for a community-centered storytime designed for young children and their caregivers. Enjoy engaging picture books, songs, movement, and simple activities that support early literacy and spark imagination. |
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Snowmass Village Book Club
Thursday, November 5 | 5:00pm-6:00pm 49 Wood Rd., Snowmass Village, CO, 81615
Sign up for the Snowmass Village Book Club, a reading group for our Snowmass Village adult patrons that dives into popular reads across genres, from buzzy bestsellers to conversation-starting nonfiction. |
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What's New at the Library? |
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| Until next time, happy reading! |
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